Physician Assistant - LaFayette, GA

SUMMARY:

Provides pediatric and adult medical care and treatment in a primary care clinic setting.

This position may have remote work requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ü Performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines and approved protocols

ü Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs

ü Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition

ü Discusses case, as needed, with Medical Director and / or other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan

ü Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by the Medical Director or his designee

ü Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures

ü Refers patients to specialists for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment, as needed

ü Participates as instructor / facilitator for in-house employee education

ü Participates as instructor / facilitator in community education and outreach

ü Ensures all credentialing, continuing education requirements for continued licensure are current

ü Adheres to all current Primary Healthcare clinical protocols and family practice standards of care

ü Participates in all required Primary Healthcare Centers, HRSA, OSHA and Emergency Preparedness and other training

ü Adheres to all HIPAA Rules and Regulations

ü Treats staff, providers, visitors and patients with dignity and respect

ü Participates and helps maintain a Patient Centered Medical home environment

ü Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides supervision and oversight of support staff as indicated.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Two years of supervised clinical practice experience preferred.

LANGUAGE ABILITIES:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general medical information. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions about patient care.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Strong math skills required.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given either written or oral. Ability to do problem solving.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Licensed in the State of Georgia

Board Certification as appropriate

CPR Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and stretching are usually required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Valid driver’s license and vehicle

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.